Boy, talk about name dropping! As if the Jonathan’s Place’s "A Chance To Soar" luncheon on Tuesday, April 25, at the Hilton Anatole wasn’t gangbusters enough with Olympian Simone Biles as the featured speaker, an impressive array of nationally known locals have been added to the lineup. According to Jonathan’s Place CEO Allicia Graham Frye, “We are so grateful to Tiffany and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jonathan’s Place Adds Tiffany And Mark, Dirk And Jan And Trevor To “A Chance To Soar Luncheon” Namedropping Lineup
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JUST IN: Gymnast Extraordinaire Simone Biles To Be Keynote Speaker For 6th Annual A Chance To Soar
She may itsy bitsy, but gymnast Simone Biles has become a giant among the spectrum of legendary athletes thanks to her many accomplishments including the recent Rio Olympics sweep. There are those who swear that she’s “The most talented gymnast of all-time.” But she also has an incredible back story of how as a youngster, her parents were MIA due to their addictions. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Gymnast Extraordinaire Simone Biles To Be Keynote Speaker For 6th Annual A Chance To Soar
Dr. Lara Johnson Took Jonathan’s Place’s “A Chance To Soar” Luncheon To New Heights Of Awareness
On Tuesday, April 26, two leading organizations that are solely focused on protecting children had fundraising lunches in different parts of the city. While Dallas Children's Advocacy Center gathered folks at the Sheraton Dallas, Jonathan's Place's "A Place to Soar" celebrated its 25th anniversary at the Dallas Country Club. Priscilla Garcia filed this report from the … [Read more...] about Dr. Lara Johnson Took Jonathan’s Place’s “A Chance To Soar” Luncheon To New Heights Of Awareness
Chi Omega Alumnae Dole Out Chi Omega Christmas Market’s $330,000 To Area Nonprofits And Scholars
While November seems ages ago, the Dallas Chi Omega Alumnae have been adding up the dollars earned through their annual Chi Omega Christmas Market. When the total was finalized, the checks were handed out at Chi O alumna Amy Mitchell’s fabulous home on Turtle Creek on Tuesday, February 16. Here’s a report from the field: More than 100 Dallas-area Chi Omega Alumnae and … [Read more...] about Chi Omega Alumnae Dole Out Chi Omega Christmas Market’s $330,000 To Area Nonprofits And Scholars
“Dancing With The Stars’ ” Cheryl Burke Shared Three Life Lessons At Jonathan’s Place’s A Chance To Soar Lunch
Jonathan’s Place CEO Allicia Frye had been at "Good Morning Texas" with A Chance to Soar’s keynote speaker/"Dancing With The Stars" vet Cheryl Burke earlier Tuesday, April 28. Alllicia admitted that she had been scared to death, but it went off without a hitch. Now at 10:30 a.m., Allicia was at the VIP champagne reception at Brook Hollow and glowing over the fact that more than … [Read more...] about “Dancing With The Stars’ ” Cheryl Burke Shared Three Life Lessons At Jonathan’s Place’s A Chance To Soar Lunch
JUST IN: Dancing With The Stars Alumna Cheryl Burke To Be Keynote Speaker At “A Chance To Soar” Luncheon
A Chance To Soar Luncheon Co-Chairs Jennifer Steubing and April Willingham just sent word that they’re dancing with joy! Or rather, they’re dancing with a star. Yup, for the annual Jonathan’s Place fundraiser, the ladies have arranged to have former Dancing With The Stars dynamo Cheryl Burke as their keynote speaker on Tuesday, April 28, at Brook Hollow. Why the lady who … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dancing With The Stars Alumna Cheryl Burke To Be Keynote Speaker At “A Chance To Soar” Luncheon
Jonathan’s Place’s “A Chance To Soar” Flew High With Nia Vardalos And DeMarcus Ware
Things were popping at the Jonathan’s Place's "A Chance To Soar" luncheon fundraiser on Tuesday, April 29, at Brook Hollow. Yes, there were kites hovering overhead and on tables in the ballroom, but the activity at ground level was pretty darn impressive. It should have been, since the ballroom was filled to capacity. Before the program got underway, it was obvious that … [Read more...] about Jonathan’s Place’s “A Chance To Soar” Flew High With Nia Vardalos And DeMarcus Ware
Steve Pemberton Revealed A Miserable Childhood To Raise Funds For Jonathan’s Place
Jonathan’s Place has made the difference for so many children who could have easily been passed from place to place. Instead it has provided “the place” to learn, grow and be embraced with hope.That was not the case for “A Chance To Soar” keynote speaker/Walgreen’s executive Steve Pemberton. He was a child who rose above the musical chairs of a nightmarish foster home … [Read more...] about Steve Pemberton Revealed A Miserable Childhood To Raise Funds For Jonathan’s Place
Wes Moore And “The Other Wes Moore” Were The Topics At Jonathan Place’s “A Chance To Soar”
Author/decorated combat veteran/former White House fellow/Rhodes Scholar Wes Moore is no different than the rest of us. Really! He had moments in his life when the turn in the road could have led to a downward spiral of disaster or a stairway to incredible wonders. But unlike the rest of us, and more like a "Twilight Zone" segment, he was confronted full face with his … [Read more...] about Wes Moore And “The Other Wes Moore” Were The Topics At Jonathan Place’s “A Chance To Soar”
Grovel Alert: Jonathan’s Place Luncheon
Despite this Tuesday being the day for lunches (Dallas Can! at the Dallas Renaissance Hotel honoring Ruth Ryan and Ruth Sharp Altshuler Tocqueville Society Circle at the Mansion), the Jonathan's Place gathering at Brook Hollow is so close to being a done deal. So, if you're not headed to a friendly frisking at the airport for far-away places or having your annual physical, … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: Jonathan’s Place Luncheon
The Other Wes Moore Rainchecked Barbara Bush, But He’ll Be Front And Center For Jonathan’s Place And Pam Bus(y)bee
It's not everyone who begs out on Barbara Bush, but Rhodes Scholar/ author Wes Moore had to last November. It was her "Celebration of Reading" and he was on the program. But not to worry. The amazing war hero who time-and-time again has proved himself to be the other Wes Moore. . . the same name, the other face. . . will be here for Jonathan's Place for "A Chance to Soar" on … [Read more...] about The Other Wes Moore Rainchecked Barbara Bush, But He’ll Be Front And Center For Jonathan’s Place And Pam Bus(y)bee